Hi i'm new to all this but was wondering if the BEP or HPV on a ic is just the company. I am after a 12f629 I/P BEP, but i have a 12f629 I/P HPV. is there a diffence? Thank in advance signed NOOB!!

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Why are you after the "BEP" part? Is that from some schematic or parts list or just because that's what was on a device that you want more of?

The I/P means that it is an Industrial temperature range Plastic DIP packaged part. The "BEP" and "HPV" are likely traceability codes that Microchip can use use identify in much greater detail the history of that part incase there are problems.